March 13, 2020 Flying during the coronavirus outbreak: Should I cancel my flight? What precautions can I take? As always, travelers should heed the advice of the State Department, the CDC, and abide by any travel advisories set in place by the U.S. government.
March 12, 2020 Viking Cruises suspends sailings through April 30, says coronavirus 'has made travel exceedingly complicated' Viking Cruises has told customers that it hopes to “be in a better place to provide the experiences our guests expect and deserve” come May 1.
March 12, 2020 Trump's travel ban: Travelers in Europe, US experience confusion at airports amid coronavirus restrictions Hordes of travelers across Europe and the U.S. were left confused, or trying to rebook their travel plans, following President Trump’s announcement.
March 11, 2020 Grandma on Grand Princess cruise ship performs celebratory dance after getting off; Grandpa wrote a song “Safe to say they are relieved to be on land?”
March 10, 2020 The US airlines waiving change fees – across all flights – amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak A growing number of carriers are issuing change-fee waivers for all flights — not just those to affected areas.
March 9, 2020 Costa Fortuna cruise ship to dock in Singapore after being denied ports in Malaysia, Thailand The Costa Fortuna, operated by Italy-based Costa Cruises, had originally left from Singapore on March 3.
March 5, 2020 Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity closing, tourists banned before busy Easter season over coronavirus fears The Church of the Nativity in biblical Bethlehem has been closed over coronavirus fears.
March 5, 2020 Grand Princess cruise ship reports 'fewer than 100' people identified for coronavirus testing Under guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, all affected guests are being asked to “remain in their staterooms,” Princess Cruises confirmed.
March 4, 2020 Princess Cruise lines issues coronavirus 'Health Advisory Letter' warning Grand Princess passengers of connection The passengers on the Grand Princess were issued a "Health Advisory Letter" warning of the ship's connection to a "small cluster" of COVID-19 cases.
March 2, 2020 Marriott, Hilton offering to waive cancellation fees amid coronavirus outbreak Both companies cited the well-being of guests and employees as the impetus for the policies.